ODOT is On Schedule For Crosswalks The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting that they are on schedule for completion of the three crosswalks that are being installed along Highway 101 and Highway 126. Clear skies have helped to step up the pouring of the concrete medians across 101 at […]
Florence Oregon News
Revision Bid Review Underway; Gas Makes Quick Dip; Flag Retirement Ceremony; Public Works Open House
Revision Bid Review Underway The Oregon Department of Transportation has received two bids for the Revision Florence project. According to Megan Messmer with the City, there will need to be some due diligence to make sure that the bids meet all the criteria for the project. 201: “Part of the […]
Florence Man Arrested After 3 Years; End of Life Discussion Sunday; Free Fishing This Saturday; Bridge Closure Delayed
Florence Man Arrested After 3 Years A Florence man who was investigated 3 years ago after images of child pornography were found on his ipad has still not faced prosecution. The register guard is reporting that 21 year old Logan Alexander Martin wasn’t arrested until this week. The case had […]
Celebration of Life for Gary Hoagland; Revenge of the Electric Car; Gas Prices Continue Upward Swing
Celebration of Life for Gary Hoagland Local businessman and hotel owner Gary Hoagland has died. A statement issued from Hoagland properties says that Hoagland passed away in Portland on May 23rd. He served on several boards throughout the years and was a member of Rotary International. He was also elected […]
Free Boat Inspections; City Approves Sale of Property; Lane County Tallies Click It Or Ticket
Free Boat Inspections The Lane County Sheriff’s Department, Marine Division, will be offering a boating safety check in the month of June. Sunday June 17th from noon until 2 at the bi-mart location in Florence the sheriff’s department will be checking boats to make sure that recreational boaters are ready […]
Public Works Says: “Cut Your Grass!”; EMAC To Review Waste Rate Decision; Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony; Razor Clamming Closed
Public Works Says: “Cut Your Grass!” Public works was out last week enforcing code on what might seem like a trivial regulation, but residents who let their grass get above 12 inches got a visit from Dan Frazier of code enforcement. Frazier says the hazard warrants the response. “This time […]
Watershed Council to Sponsor Camp With summer break looming students will have time on their hands and parents will have to find things for the children to do. One of those things is camp. And the Siuslaw Watershed Council is offering a special outdoor camp that will take in the […]
Boys and Girls Club Reach Goal; Free Fishing; Isthmus Slough Bridge Closed This Weekend; Police Nab Suspect; No Fireworks for BLM Land
Boys and Girls Club Reach Goal The Boys and girls club were hoping to raise enough money in order to receive a matching donation of $14,000. They had until today. It took just under 30 days for the Boys and Girls Club to make their matching funds. After the matching […]